Thanksgiving Decor for Every Family Style + HM #258

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Thanksgiving Decor for Every Family Style + HM #258

Autumn, fall, Thanksgiving… It’s is one of my most favorite seasons for decorating my home. I love the vibrant colors and easy natural decor. This week the gals of Home Matters are helping you decorate for Thanksgiving with all sorts of fabulous Thanksgiving decor ideas. Enjoy!

Natural Fall Decor Ideas from Lynn @ Nourish and Nestle

Thanksgiving Printables and Decor from Susan @ Oh My Creative

Simple Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas on a Budget from Christie @ Raising Whasians

Thanksgiving Tablescape – Simple Elegance from Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

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Thanksgiving Food – Recipes and More + HM #257

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Thanksgiving Food – Recipes and More + HM #257

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here. Where has this year gone? But the colorful autumn leaves, cool weather, and blustery days tell us it’s true. So, the gals of Home Matters are bringing you Thanksgiving food. All sorts of recipe ideas, serving ideas, hacks, you name it. We hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

Turkey Shaped Rolls for Thanksgiving from Becky @ The Mamas Girls

Cranberry-Pecan Pie Crust Leaves from Mary @ Home Is Where the Boat Is

Thanksgiving Leftovers from Kevin @ Closet Cooking

2-Hour Turkey for Thanksgiving from Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

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Printables – Download or Create Your Own + HM #249

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Printables – Download or Create Your Own + HM #249

Printables are a fun way to add seasonal decor to your home or any event. They are also fantastic ways to keep on track and organized. Check out the awesome selection from the gals of Home Matters in this week’s themed roundup!

25 Free FALL Decor Printables from Caroline @ Caroline Vencil

70 Spooktacular Halloween Printables from April and AJ @ DIY Bunker

160+ Printables to Organize Your Entire Life from Emily @ Happy Organized Life

5 Reasons to Love Coffee & Free Printables from Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

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Thanksgiving Feasts and Family + HM #210

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Thanksgiving Feasts and Family + HM #210

It’s time to count your blessings and give thanks! And how better to celebrate than with good food, good drink, a welcoming and warm atmoshpereof lovely decor, and a boat load of family fun. The gals of Home Matters are wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving and offering up some fabulous ideas to help you make the most of your Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy!

Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad Recipe from Tonia @ The Gunny Sack

The Ultimate Appetizer Board from Gaby @ What’s Gaby Cooking

Amazing Thanksgiving Pie Crust Designs from Camille @ Camilleiam

Thanksgiving Tablescape Simple Elegance from Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

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Last Week’s Theme: Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Home Matters is off next week to celebrate Thanksgiving, and we hope yours is full of joy!

In Two Week’s Theme: Holiday/End-of-Year Prep

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Holiday Prep: 8 Things You Can Do EARLY from Natalie @ Refined Rooms

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Thanksgiving Tablescape Simple Elegance

At the busy holiday season, it’s nice to have some simple elegance. I’m sharing how to put together a gorgeous and easy Thanksgiving tablescape with the help of Oriental Trading Company who provided some of the items for my table decor. AD #ThanksgivingTablescape

Thanksgiving Tablescape Simple Elegance

Helping to make the busy holidays easy and beautiful

There is no escape. You can’t turn back now. The holidays are upon us. So, let Oriental Trading help you make this busy season simple and elegant, fun and easy, or whatever sparks your fancy. There is something for every decor style, craft idea, or DIY project.

This year, my Thanksgiving tablescape style is simple elegance with a rustic touch. Autumn is such a lovely season full of fall colors, delicious flavors, cozy moments, and family memories. Let’s celebrate!

The first thing I did was gather my supplies:

Ceramic White Pumpkin
1 – Wood Large Round Centerpiece (wood slice)
1 – Wood Medium Round Centerpiece (wood slice)
Silk Fall Leaves
Fall Burlap Pumpkins
2 – Battery-Operated Round Flameless Candles
Raffia Ribbon
Tape

Prep the Candles:

Candles

Lay individual leaves in a line, right side up. Make the line of leaves long enough to go around the candle.
Place a strip of Tape across the line of leaves to hold them in position.
Wrap the leaves around the candle and secure with an additional piece of tape.
Tie Raffia Ribbon around the leaves. I used two pieces of raffia ribbon for each candle.
Carefully remove the tape.

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Building the centerpiece:

Stack the two Wood Slices (large and medium) in the center of the table. I turned mine so they didn’t lay exactly the same.
Then tuck some of the Fall Leaves under the edges of the wood slices. Add extra leaves to spill out across the table as desired.
Place the Burlap Pumpkins around the wood slices.
The showcase of my centerpiece is the gorgeous Ceramic White Pumpkin. It has a white glaze and a little gold detailing to make this pumpkin absolutely stunning. Place it on the wood slices.
Set the Candles on opposite sides of the centerpiece.

Tie your place settings in with your centerpiece:

Napkins

Fold napkins however you wish.
Lay a couple of leaves on the napkin.
Tie with raffia ribbon.

Water Goblets or Wine Glasses

Tie raffia ribbon to the glass stem.

So, what do you think of my Thanksgiving tablescape? It’s simple and elegant, right? And it certainly was quick and easy to create.

If you are looking for more ideas and inspiration, check out Oriental Trading for all your everyday and holiday needs.

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Merry ThanksChristmas Recipe Contest 2017

Calling all holiday foodies to enter the Merry ThanksChristmas Recipe Contest 2017. Prizes and Giveaway. Find tasty recipes for the holiday season. #Recipe #Contest #Giveaway #MTCRC

Tis the season to indulge in great food for every occasion. With all the end-of-year celebrations and festivities, we are always being asked to bring a dish or goodie of some kind. So, why not share your recipes and be inspired by others? And even better, you can put on your competitive cap and have a chance at winning the recipe contest.

We have three prizes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, so, bloggers, enter as many recipes as you would like among the various categories. You will find everything you need to celebrate the holidays with great taste.

EVERYONE is welcome to enter the GIVEAWAY! We have a $100 CASH Prize for the giveaway. That is above and beyond our recipe contest prizes. So, let’s have some holiday fun!

Sugared Cranberries and Cranberry Syrup Recipe

A Sweet and Tangy Recipe for the Holiday Season

To start off this yummy event, I am sharing my Sugared Cranberries and Cranberry Syrup. One recipe, two sweet and tangy holiday treats. This super easy Sugared Cranberries recipe also makes a delicious Cranberry Syrup. They are perfect for snacking, light and refreshing. They make a great takeaway gift for guests and are a fabulous addition to a holiday cookies and goodies exchange. Find the full RECIPE HERE!

Now, onto the contest and giveaway!

Merry ThanksChristmas Recipe Contest 2017

A big Thank You! to the co-hosts for supporting the Merry ThanksChristmas Recipe Contest 2017, and making this event possible. Please check out their blogs and follow them on social media!

Lorelai – Life With Lorelai – Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter / Instagram

Alli – An Alli Event – Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter / Instagram

Emily – Domestic Deadline – Pinterest / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Leanna – Of Faeries & Fauna Craft Co. – Pinterest / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Audrey – That Recipe – Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter / Instagram

Jennifer – Satsuma Designs – Pinterest / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Ashley – Sweetpea Lifestyle – Instagram / Pinterest / Facebook

Jeannee – Centsably Creative – Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Kristen – The Road To Domestication – Facebook / Twitter

Lynn – Back To The South – Pinterest / Instagram

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this delicious recipe contest. With 548 recipes entered, this is a fantastic resource for your holiday cooking, as well as all year long. So, now, it is our pleasure to announce…

The WINNERS

3rd Place: $50 Prize

Mulled Apple Cider Recipe from Jenna @ The Urben Life

2nd Place: $75 Prize

Sour Cream Cookies Recipe from Kris @ Big Rigs ‘n Lil’ Cookies

…and drum roll please…

1st Place: $150 Prize

White Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle with Spiced Pears Recipe from Deb @ Just Short of Crazy

Check out the Winners of the 2017 Merry ThanksChristmas Recipe Contest! #recipes #holiday #MTCRC

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Our GIVEAWAY WINNER is Michael Hurt — $100 PayPal CASH

Congratulations to ALL of our winners!

Recipe Contest Details:

Contest OPEN for Entries – October 15, 2017, through November 8, 2017.
One recipe from each category will be selected as a Finalist.
Finalists will be announced on November 10, 2017.
Winners (1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place) will be announced November 15, 2017.

Prizes:

All prizes paid USD via PayPal.
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2nd Place – $75
3rd Place – $50

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Recipe must be linked to the direct blog post where the full recipe is published.
You may enter as many Recipes as you like.
You may enter in various categories. Be sure the recipe fits the category.
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The Finalists

Congratulations to the finalists! One recipe was chosen from each category. These recipes have the chance of winning the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prize! Good luck. The Winners will be announced on November 15, 2017.

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DIY Roundup – Top 16 DIY Projects of 2016

It’s time for a new year, and that means it is time to reminisce and look back over 2016. Today, we want to revisit the top 16 DIY projects of the year and bring you an inspirational DIY roundup in the process. Rev your imagination and let your creativity flow!

Top 16 DIY Projects of 2016

A DIY Roundup from Life With Lorelai

We’ll start with number 16 and work our way to the number one DIY project on the blog this past year.

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Origami Card Holder

15.

Custom Wire Basket

14.

Farmhouse Scale Makeover

13.

Discount Store Vase to Outdoor Lighting

12.

Solar Lamp – Beautiful Outdoor Decor

11.

Guest Room Charging Station

10.

Wooden Garden Sign

Easy Table Runner

Hoot Owl Craft & Centerpiece

How To Loom Knit A Scarf

Wooden Beach Marquee Sign

Car Care & Basic Road Trip Kit

Loom Knit Yarn Ball Cat Toy

Sports Button Display

Sidewalk Chalk Tutorial

Haunted Mirror

It’s a roundup of the best DIY project and crafts of 2016. Come get creative! #DIY #Crafts #Ideas

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Pumpkin Pie Cocktail Recipe For The Holidays

Are you looking for something special to serve your guests this Thanksgiving? Well, this Pumpkin Pie Cocktail is sure to put some cheer and celebration into the day’s festivities!

Pumpkin Pie Cocktail

A Festive Recipe for a Holiday Celebration!

When you think of Thanksgiving, your mind immediately goes to great food. That delicious roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and of course pumpkin pie is a must-have for dessert. These dishes are wonderful, but they tend to be the mainstays of every Thanksgiving dinner. So, how do you stand out, and make your celebration something to cheer about?

Make a holiday concoction perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Serve these Pumpkin Pie Cocktails! They are super quick and easy to make, and they taste amazing — it is like having pumpkin pie in a glass. YUM!

Pumpkin Pie Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

1 Ounce – Pumpkin Spice Liqueur
1 Ounce – Pecan Liqueur
2 Ounces – Sparkling Water (I used sparkling mineral water)
Ice Cubes
Brown Sugar (for rimming the glass)
Whipped Cream (optional)
Ground Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice (optional)

Directions:

Wet the rim of a Martini glass and dip in the Brown Sugar, set aside.
Place Ice Cubes in a beverage shaker.
Pour in the Pumpkin Spice Liqueur and the Pecan Liqueur.
Add the Sparkling Water.
Shake well.
Pour into a Martini glass.
Top with Whipped Cream.
Sprinkle with Ground Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice for garnish.

I know that you and your guests will love this special holiday cocktail. It is a nice and easy way to add a little something special to the celebration.

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A holiday concoction perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Pumpkin Pie Cocktail is a quick and easy mixed drink recipe.

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Type: Cocktail

Serves: 1 glass

Ingredients:

1 Ounce - Pumpkin Spice Liqueur
1 Ounce - Pecan Liqueur
2 Ounces - Sparkling Water (I used sparkling mineral water)
Ice Cubes
Brown Sugar (for rimming the glass)
Whipped Cream (optional)
Ground Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice (optional)

Directions:

Wet the rim of a Martini glass and dip in the Brown Sugar, set aside.
Place Ice Cubes in a beverage shaker.
Pour in the Pumpkin Spice Liqueur and the Pecan Liqueur.
Add the Sparkling Water.
Shake well.
Pour into a Martini glass.
Top with Whipped Cream.
Sprinkle with Ground Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice for garnish.

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Guests will love this Pumpkin Pie Cocktail – perfect for the holidays! #Recipe #Cocktail #PumpkinPie

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Give them a try, and let me know what you think. Happy Holidays!

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Easy DIY Table Runner

A simple and creative table runner could be just what you are looking for to bring a little something extra to your table or buffet. This is a great idea for any party.

Easy DIY Table Runner

Change It Up for the Holidays and Re-Use It Too!

Last Thanksgiving, we hosted the family dinner. Now, I have hosted many large family parties for holidays and other occasions over the years; but this time, I had a much smaller house to make the most of in a functional and pretty way. I no longer had the drop-leaf tea cart or extra buffet to use for additional serving space, and that meant my table had to be special without a centerpiece taking up valuable space.

I love setting a beautiful table, and making it all festive and seasonal, so what was I going to do? I plowed through my tote of Autumn decor, and found some silk leaves in all the gorgeous autumn colors. And then, I had a fantastic idea–I could create a lovely table runner with these leaves!

To make this idea be functional, I needed to construct a table runner and not just throw loose leaves all over the place. Loose leaves would be a mess and a nuisance as guests passed dishes around the table. But, I also did not want to ruin my silk leaves. I wanted to use them again. So, here’s what I came up with…

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Easy DIY Table Runner

Here’s What You Need:

Silk Leaves (Snowflakes, Hearts, Shamrocks, Flower Petals, Stars, Cupcakes, Dinosaurs, or any shape of choice–think Die Cuts)
Tape

How-To:

If you have items of different colors or sizes, separate them by color and size.
Take a couple of pieces and turn them upside down on your work surface.
Tape the pieces together so the tape will not show from the front side.

Add one piece at a time, taping them together until you have constructed the length or shape table runner you like–the possibilities are endless.

Carefully flip the runner right side up, and place on your table.

Could this project be any simpler? I don’t think so. And, I have to tell you, my table runner was a huge hit at Thanksgiving.

I love the way the runner has a little depth with the openings left in the design and the ruffled, not quite flat lay of the leaves. Our food platters sat atop the runners easily, but the leaves poked out in vibrant bursts of color, absolutely stunning. I used leaves in other areas for decoration, so it all tied together nicely.

If you have the room, a centerpiece would be wonderful, and imagine how lovely a few candles would be.

Packing away the table runner was easy-peasy. Simply remove the tape, and throw it away. I placed my silk leaves back into their boxes, and they are ready to use again next year. I wonder what I’ll do with them then?

If you are looking for something fun, different, functional, and super easy for your holidays or special occasions, this is a great table runner idea! An idea even the kids can help make. So, give a little pop to your decor.

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I’d love to see what you create…

Here’s a Printable Tutorial of this DIY Project:

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Creating a DIY Table Runner for any holiday or special occasion.

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Ingredients:

Silk Leaves (Snowflakes, Hearts, Shamrocks, Flower Petals, Stars, Cupcakes, Dinosaurs, or any shape of choice--think Die Cuts)
Tape

Directions:

If you have items of different colors or sizes, separate them by color and size.
Take a couple of pieces and turn them upside down on your work surface.
Tape the pieces together so the tape will not show from the front side.
Add one piece at a time, taping them together until you have constructed the length or shape table runner you like--the possibilities are endless.
Carefully flip the runner over and place on your table right side up.

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Unconventional Thanksgiving Party Ideas

Creative Twists for an Iconic Holiday

Thanksgiving Day is one of the major holidays in the United States, and everyone loves it because of its well-known symbol – delicious turkey that makes your mouth water. However, if organizing a traditional party doesn’t make you happy, you should definitely try something unconventional. Here are some ideas, so check them out.

No More Turkey!

Turkey is undoubtedly a traditional Thanksgiving dish. Being an iconic symbol of this holiday, it is very hard to imagine the celebration without it. However, there are other alternative birds that can replace turkey, and are equally tasty. For example, goose and duck, or even chicken are much richer because of their thicker layer of fat which prevents them from drying out. Even ostrich meat can replace it, and beef lovers will love it because it is very similar to red meat.

Cocktail Thanksgiving Party

Overeating and consuming too many carbs are not everyone’s cup of tea, so it would be great to throw a party where the focus is on the drinks, not the food. A mixology session is one possible solution, and it will provide both entertainment and useful knowledge of particular cocktail recipes. You can also serve themed drinks, such as cocktails based on pumpkin and apple. Of course, canapés, sandwiches and crackers are a must-have, since it is not a good idea to drink on an empty stomach. The major advantage of this kind of a party is definitely easy clean-up!

Potluck Thanksgiving

Hosting a Thanksgiving feast is a very challenging task that requires a certain amount of responsibility. You have to make sure that your house is clean, that there are enough chairs for everyone, and that guest towels are ready for use in the bathroom. In order not to forget something, it would be the best to organize a potluck, which means that your guests will bring food to your party. This will end up in the best possible way – everyone will get their signature dish, well-prepared and bursting with flavor. You just have to place all of those on the table, label them and serve drinks. In this way, you will have fewer dishes and bowls to clean, since everyone will take their own home with them.

Party on a Boat

Take this Thanksgiving celebration to the next level, and throw a classy party on a boat. Gather your friends and family and go river sailing, while eating delicious food and drinking some quality wine. They will certainly appreciate your creativity, because this kind of celebration is everything but conventional. However, you should know that regular boat detailing is a must if you want to make sure that your boat is functioning properly. When this is done, you can enjoy in an intimate party with your dearest guests.

Go for an International Experience

Yes, stuffed turkey and cranberry sauce are symbols of Thanksgiving Day, but switching to international cuisine can be fun, too. A big Italian party that includes several kinds of delicious pasta and tasty pizza will make your guests lick their fingers. Of course, an appropriate wine is required. Mexican fiesta would include nachos and burritos, spiced up with different sauces and dips. Margarita is a drink of choice here, and you can be sure that everyone will love it. That is called Thanksgiving with a twist!

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As you can see, celebrating Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be boring at all. There are many possibilities and creative ideas, and it is up to you to choose which ones you like the best. After all, the most important thing is that your family and friends are there, because having fun is inevitable when you are with people you love.

Thank you, Peter, for this unconventional look into Thanksgiving Party Ideas, and how to have fun while putting a creative twist on an iconic holiday.

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